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The family of a 15-year-old rape victim, Molebogeng Mathibela, say they’ve been struggling since November to secure justice for their child. The Hammanskraal schoolgirl’s life was changed forever on the 15th of November when she was raped and brutalised. Moleboeng, who is deaf and unable to speak, had often been harassed by her peers and even beaten for her disability. According to her family, three men committed raped her, but […]

The DA’s election advert, in which the South African flag is burnt, among others, has divided Yires about whether the opposition party's move is unpatriotic. Social media has been abuzz since the main opposition party released its advert yesterday, with some users saying it triggers times of instability during the apartheid regime, while others have praised the party for pushing boundaries. Former Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela, is among those who […]

South African musical sensation, Tyla, once again showed her star power when she stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet for the first-time. Social media has been abuzz about the look she went for. The theme for the 2024 Met Gala, which took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last night, was Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. The Grammy Award winner, decided to go with a 'sand' […]

South African Jews for a Free Palestine (SAJFP) say the victimisation of Jews during the Holocaust cannot be used as justification for the oppression of the Palestinian people. They were speaking at the Holocaust Remembrance Day yesterday, which was held in honour of the more than six million Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis during the Second World War. And as war presses on between Israel and […]

Political Analyst, Goodenough Mashego, says removing former president, Jacob Zuma, as the face of the MK Party is tantamount to destroying the political party.   He was responding to MK Party founder Jabulani Khumalo's letter to the IEC, in which he asks for the removal of the former president as the face and leader of the party.   Confirming the receipt of the letter, the IEC said it won't involve […]

With less than 25 days to go until Mzansi heads to the May 29th polls, Media Monitoring Africa has urged newsrooms to deliver credible news updates to South Africans. Speaking on World Press Freedom Day, the Director of the organisation, William Bird, encouraged voters to reflect on the country's democratic state, and high levels of media freedom that still need to be protected. Bird says while social media might help […]

  The Marshalltown Fire Justice Campaign says the survivors of the deadly Marshalltown fire, in which 76 people were killed in August last year, are repeatedly being traumatised due to the dire circumstances they find themselves in. The survivors were relocated to their temporary accommodation in Denver and according to the organisation, they have to endure at least 10 flooding incidents since last December. The remarks were contained in the […]

The National Association of School Governing Bodies (Nasgb) is calling on its members to strengthen the legal side of their operations, such as the learners' code of conduct and discipline policies. The association's call follows the altercation that recently took place at Glenvista High School between a teacher and pupil. Guys what’s happening at Glenvista High?😭#UthandoNesthembu#KaizerChiefs #Sundowns pic.twitter.com/QUC8EmzySk — N. (@nonkanyisso) May 2, 2024   The Nasgb has strongly condemned […]

  South Africans are still reeling from shock over the passing of talented thespian, Mpho Sebeng. The 31-year-old passed away in a tragic car accident in the early hours of Sunday morning in Potchefstroom. The Soweto-born actor showcased his talent on several TV shows, including Ring of Lies, The Queen, Scandal and The Throne. Sebeng also made headlines when he starred in 2017 film called Winnie based on the former […]

Former President Jacob Zuma will no longer appear before the ANC's Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday.   ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula cited safety concerns as one of the reasons for the postponement.   Last week, the governing party summoned the former president to its headquarters at Luthuli House.   Zuma stands accused of contravening the party's constitution by supporting and leading another political party while a card-carrying member of the […]